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France’s new Lady Liberty artwork goes viral and divides opinions

ADVERTISEMENTA mural titled "The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest" - featuring Lady Liberty covering her face with her hands and her torch now lying on her chest – has been unveiled in France.The artwork by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw reportedly took six days to complete. It is located on a building in the northern

Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn

ADVERTISEMENTAmong the numerous music festivals spread across Europe each year in Europe, there are few which unite and spark an entire country's imagination like Estonia's Song and Dance Celebration. Perhaps, it's because the four-day gathering is only held once roughly every five years, a tradition dating back to 19th century to honour Estonian cultural heritage.

What are the best movies of 2025 so far?

ADVERTISEMENTWe’re past the halfway mark of 2025 so it’s time to look back at the movies which have already made our year.So far, we’ve been treated to a wide variety of big screen offerings: body horror to make gorehounds wince; sprawling dramas; spy thrillers featuring Michael Fassbender sporting George Smiley glasses; and blues loving vampires.The criterion for

Film of the Week: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ – A dino-mite reboot?

ADVERTISEMENTWhile the last few years have been characterised by movie lovers rightfully moaning about superhero fatigue, there is another cinematic ailment that has also taken hold: dino-fatigue.  Symptoms include dejected sighs triggered by recalling the lucrative but utterly pants 2015 – 2022 Jurassic World trilogy; the sudden urge to curse Colin Trevorrow’s name; and wanting

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 66

ADVERTISEMENTMichael Madsen, whose menacing characters in "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died at the age of 66.Madsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning and pronounced dead, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Watch Commander Christopher Jauregui said.He is believed to have

Celebrity reactions to split Diddy verdict: ‘I’m gonna vomit’

ADVERTISEMENTSean “Diddy” Combs was convicted yesterday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life.Combs, 55, could still face a maximum of 10 years in prison.He was denied bail after being convicted, as prosecutors said Combs remains a flight risk. A hearing has been set by

Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s visa over Hitler song

ADVERTISEMENTKanye ‘Ye’ West has had his Australian visa cancelled following the release of the American rapper’s song ‘Heil Hitler’.  The country’s home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the track that glorifies the Nazi leader.  In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Burke

Santorini’s Archaeological Museum reopens after major €750k renovation

ADVERTISEMENTAfter years of closure, the fully renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera in the heart of Santorini has reopened its doors - reviving a significant modernist building and enriching the island’s cultural offerings. The building, originally constructed after the devastating 1956 earthquake, had long required extensive modernisation. With a €750,000 investment, the site was structurally reinforced

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GeoGuessr World Championships 2025: Everything you need to know

ADVERTISEMENT One moment you’re squinting at a dusty petrol station in rural Argentina; the next, you’re stranded on a snow-swept track somewhere in Siberia. Armed with nothing but the visual clues around you, you're tasked with placing your best guess as to where you are on a map of the world. This addictive blend of

Newly discovered document adds evidence that Shroud of Turin is fake

ADVERTISEMENT The Shroud of Turin is one of the most treasured ancient artefacts, attracting countless tourists to the Italian city - despite the fact that the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin only publicly displays it on special occasions. Also known as the Holy Shroud, the linen cloth bears the faint image of
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